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British Topography
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1763 A Repertory of the Endowments of Vicarages in the Diocese of CanterburyLondon: 1763The first edition of this scarce reference work on the endowments of Canterbury, with the author's signature laid-in. -
1850 The Antiquities of Richborough, Reculver, and Lymne, in KentLondon: 1850A scarce work by Charles Roach Smith, an important study of the antiquities of Kent, the first edition, illustrated throughout. -
1828 Tales of the WestLondon: 1828An uncommon, first edition of John Carne's collection of tales surrounding his homeland of Cornwall, based on his personal experiences. -
1905 A Book For A Rainy DayLondon: 1905An uncommon edition of this work by Hackney-carriage-born John Thomas Smith, offering a nostalgic recollection of London. -
1893 Shakespeare's EnglandLondon: 1893A smart copy of the new illustrated edition of this historical work from American author William Winter. -
1923 The 'Abers' and 'Invers' of ScotlandEdinburgh: 1923A smart first edition of this study of place names across Scotland, this is the author's own copy. -
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1956 RockallLondon: 1956A first edition of this illustrated history of the island of Rockall, signed by the author. -
1924 British WadersCambridge: 1924A colourfully illustrated first edition of this ornithological study of British wader birds, written by E. C. Arnold. -
1824 Tourist and Traveller's Guide to the Roads of England and Wales, and Part of ScotlandLondon: 1824The first edition of George Carrington Gray's uncommon guide to Britain through it's roads, illustrated with many plates. -
1920 Buckinghamshire and BerkshireLondon: 1920The first edition of this abundantly illustrated work of British Topography by G. E. Mitton. -
1851 Knight's Cyclopaedia of LondonLondon: 1851Charles Knight's scarce encyclopedia to London, a brilliant insight into the capital city, complete with plates. -
1847 Parochial Sketches of AvondaleLondon: 1847A very scarce first edition of this commentary on the parish of Avondale from the Reverend J. A. Beckett. -
1951-60 The Yale Editions of the Private Papers of James BoswellLondon: 1951-60Yale's limited edition set containing the private papers of James Boswell, illustrated throughout. -
1742 A Tour Thro' the Whole Island of Great BritainLondon: 1742A scarce to see early edition of this popular travel work by Daniel Defoe, one of his most successful works during his lifetime. -
1949 The British Islands and their VegetationCambridge : 1949A pleasing two-volume study of the environment, history and vegetation of the British Islands, richly illustrated throughout. -
c1850 Account of the Shire of Forfar, Circa 1682Not Stated: c1850An extremely scarce topographical account of the Scottish County of Forfar for the year 1682, compiled by John Ochterlony. -
1910 Highways and Byways in Cambridge and ElyLondon: 1910A limited edition copy of the first edition of Conybeare's topographical study of Cambridge and Ely, illustrated throughout by F. L. Griggs. -
1891 Louth Old Corporation RecordsLouth: 1891A compilation of records from the Records of the Warden and Six Assistants relating to Louth, the first edition of this scarce and illustrated work. -
1913 A History of Wye Church and Wye CollegeAshford: 1913The very scarce first edition of this illustrated guide to Wye Church and Wye College. -
1862 Examples of the Architecture of the Victorian AgeLondon: 1862A very scarce contemporary study on Victorian architecture, an illustrated work with chromolithographs. -
c1900 Bacon's Cycling & Motoring Map of Central England and Wales: All Main Roads Specifically ColouredWorcester: c1900A very scarce folding cycling and motoring map of central England and Wales. -
1888 Coaching Days and Coaching WaysLondon: 1888A first edition of this interesting travel work by W. Outram Tristram, with numerous vignettes by Hugh Thompson and Herbert Railton. -
1856-62 Four Works by William Makepeace ThackerayLondon: 1856A volume of four popular works by Thackeray bound in one volume, three being first editions. -
1915 Gwlad Fy Nhadau: Rhodd Cymru I'w ByddinLondon: 1915The very scarce first edition of this attractively illustrated Welsh anthology, published to raise funds for the National Fund for the Welsh Soldiers. -
1945-90 The New NaturalistLondon: 1945-90A lovely set of thirteen volumes from the popular and long running 'New Naturalist' series, with many colourful plates. -
1985 The Natural History of OrkneyLondon: 1985A smart first edition of the first volume to be published on the natural history of Orkney, an illustrated volume from 'The New Naturalist'. -
1899 Westminster AbbeyLondon: 1899A scarce limited edition work on the beauty and history of Westminster Abbey, an illustrated volume. -
1851 Vestiges of Old LondonLondon: 1851An exploration of the antiquities of London, the first edition of this uncommon and illustrated work. -
1884 Thames Bridges From London to Hampton CourtLondon: [1884]A scarce exploration of twenty-two bridges along the Thames, the first edition of this lovely work. -
1845 The History and Antiquities of Brentford, Ealing, & ChiswickLondon: 1845A very scarce copy of this history of Brentford, Ealing and Chiswick, by the bookseller and topographer Thomas Faulkner. -
1916 London Street GamesLondon: 1916The first edition of Norman Douglas' study of games played by children in the streets of London. -
1847 Diagrams of the Parish of Saint Mary Abbotts, KensingtonBrompton: 1847The first edition of this very scarce topographical study on the parish of Saint Mary Abbotts, Kensington. -
1825 Historical Notices of the Collegiate Church or Royal Free Chapel and SanctuaryLondon: 1825A scarce illustrated work on the collegiate church which previously stood at St. Martin's Le Grand. -
1827-29 London and its Environs in the Nineteenth Century, and Metropolitan ImprovementsLondon: 1827-29The first edition of Thomas Shepherd's two important and beautifully illustrated volumes on London and it's topography. -
1851 A Project for Improving the Communication Between the Central Parts of the MetropolisLondon: 1851A vanishingly scarce volume on city planning for London, the first edition, illustrated with two folding plates. -
1837 London as it isLondon: 1837A fascinating and very scarce study revealing the culture and health of London inhabitants at the start of the Victorian era.